Summary: The Maintenance Assistant (Building) role involves maintaining planted and paved areas, roads, and drainage systems at Trust properties, ensuring high standards of grounds maintenance. The position requires assisting tradesmen and undertaking various maintenance tasks, including emergency repairs, while adhering to safety standards. The role is primarily based in Winchester but may require work at other sites as needed. The Maintenance Assistant will also provide training and support to new staff members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out maintenance of planted and paved areas, roads, and drainage systems.
• Ensure grounds are maintained to a high standard as part of a managed team.
• Assist building, mechanical, and electrical tradesmen as instructed.
• Undertake maintenance, repairs, and minor improvements across the Trust.
• Perform typical duties such as grass cutting, pruning, and drain clearance.
• Assist Building Craftspersons with construction and repair work.
• Work in hazardous areas while following safety measures and risk assessments.
• Provide training and technical support to new Maintenance Assistants.
• Be available for overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required.
• Use relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines.

Key Skills:

• Experience in maintenance and groundskeeping.
• Ability to operate mechanical equipment and hand tools safely.
• Knowledge of safety standards and procedures in maintenance work.
• Capability to assist in construction and repair tasks.
• Strong communication skills for training and advising new staff.
• Willingness to work in various locations as needed.
• Flexibility to work overtime for emergency repairs.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Winchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other